ASUS USB Cables

A Guide to ASUS USB Cables

ASUS is a consumer technology company formed in 1989 that is known for producing tablets, computers, laptops, and accessories like USB cables. Though it might seem easy to choose a USB cable, there is actually quite a lot of variation with these products. This small guide will show you several different types and varieties that can be found.

There are a number of USB heads used for different purposes. A car adapter might need a different head than a smartphone charging port. Since the size varies so much from one head to another, it's often easy to know which one is needed for a charger or other accessory by looking at the port. The most common types are:

• A-Type: Also known as standard, this has a large, rectangular head that is much bigger than the others. This accounts for most, but certainly not all, ports for chargers and other accessories.
• B-Type: This is similar in size to the A-type, but it's a square instead of a rectangle. These are often used for charging electronic accessories or connecting them to your computer.
• Mini-Type: Mini ports are smaller than A-type and B-type varieties and are rectangular with a fluted bottom. These are used commonly with cameras and some mobile devices.
• Micro-Type: The micro variety is the smallest of the bunch. It looks like an A-type in shape but is significantly smaller. These are compatible with mobile devices.

Many people run into the problem of needed two different types of heads. Your device needs one type, but the charger or apparatus you want to connect it to has another type. There are two solutions to this issue. The first is to get a cable that has two different heads. You will see many products with configurations like A-type and micro, or Mini to B-type. Just get the one that properly suits your charger or accessory.

The other option is to get an adapter that fits over the head and changes the type. There are adapters that have two ports on each end, such as type-A on one end and mini on the other. This can help you with charging or using other accessories as needed.

• Length: There is a massive amount of variety here. You can find a cable that is under three feet or over 50 feet in length.
• Single or Multiple Ports: Most products come with a single port on each side, but there are others that come with a variety of ports on one end. This allows you to connect multiple devices simultaneously, and it allows you to get many different ports.
• Speed: These products can have different speeds when it comes to data transfer or charging. This is usually measured in megabits per second.